Description
Powerline adapters are the ideal way of creating a home network or complementing an existing Wi-Fi connection. By providing a secure high speed connection and great service quality, powerlines allow you to watch Standard and High Definition (HD) movies as well as play online games without interruption or pixilation; share photos, music and other media stored on a PC or compatible storage device anywhere in your home. Powerline Adapters will help you reach those areas of your home where Wi-Fi signal is either too weak or cannot reach. Other usages of Powerline adapters include IP-CCtv surveillance cameras, setting up an office network without the need to add more wires or rewire if you change your office configuration.
High speed data transmission
Supports speeds of up to 200Mbps. This can easily satisfy applications such as video, gaming, digital music, file sharing, and Internet browsing in the home.
DS2 Compatible
This product is compatible with all other DS2 powerline adapters - it isn't compatible with the "Homeplug" adapters.
No Extra Wires Needed
Every home has its own power line network. Users don't have to use extra cable for network connection in their home.
Plug & Play
To make a network connection in the home, users just plug the adapters into the outlets without configuring any settings.
Extends connecting range and eliminates dead spots
Unlike wireless technology, the Powerline technology can cover in excess of 99% of the home.
More outlets than other wired solutions
It's more convenient to make the connection in the home. On average, there are 45 outlets in a home, while; MoCA (over coaxial) and HPNA (over phone line) only have around 3-5 outlets.
Specifications
- LED - Status (multi-color);Ethernet (green): AP (Yellow)
- Button - On/SBY; CONFIG/F RESET
- Interface - RJ-45 X 1 for Ethernet connection + a AC power plug
- Ethernet - Standard IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u - 10/100 BaseT Auto-sense
- MDI/MDX support Yes
- Modulations - OFDM, 1536 Carriers - Flexible frequency configuration
- Data Rate - Up to 200Mbps
- Management - HTTP Web-based management; Firmware upgrade via TFTP
- Security - Mixed DES/3DES encryption guarantees total data security
- Network Protocols - 802.1D Ethernet Bridge Yes - 802.1Q VLAN Yes - Quality of Service (QoS) Yes
- Low Pass Filter - Attenuation> 35 dB at 2M Hz; >80 dB at 30M Hz
- Power - Input: 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Output AC fuse 4A
- Environment Conditions - Operating temperature 0 ~ 40 degrees Celsius - Relative humidity 0 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
- Dimensions - 65 mm (W) x 40 mm (H) x 132 mm (L)
- Certifications - FCC, CE, UL
What's in the box?
The following items are included in your PG9020 package:
- A pair of PG9020 adapters
- One Ethernet cable
- One copy of this user guide
Fair Usage policy Please note that for BT employees purchasing this product at the employee price there is a limit of 5 per employee
Please Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Resources
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Customer reviews
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Very good
Reviewed by richardg891. Review Posted 23/04/2010
Solid reliable connection. As with other similar devices, doesn't get near its headline transfer rate, but still orders of magnitude faster than wi-fi. Struggles with HD video but fine for DVD video. No interference problems. The passthrough plug socket is useful, but it does mean the ethernet port is set at the top of the device, which makes cabling uglier. Loses a point for ease of use because I had to download the instruction manual (not supplied).
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Dead easy to add to an existing network but read the user guide!
Reviewed by Simon. Review Posted 16/01/2010
I was wishing to add another adapter to my existing network (the units come pre-paired). To pair another adapter to an existing network (pair) is easy if you read the user guide (p7) of the pdfon this site. Being a typical bloke, this didn't come that easy, but it was pretty simple after that. Cured a problem of poor wi-fi reception in one room of the house without major cost.
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Two's company, three's a problem...
Reviewed by Paul. Review Posted 25/11/2008
These are fine if you just have two of them as they autoconfigure, but adding more than this is a problem. I found some instructions involving pressing the buttons on the front panel, but these were useless. Its best to plug the new unit directly into a hub, point browsers at both it and an already working unit, and cut and paste the network ID. You can then disconnect from hub and deploy elsewhere in the home.
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plug and play, brillian
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 07/03/2008
so easy, get out of box, plug into the wall, computer and hub and off you go. So fast too. Makes Broadband really fast instead of relying on wireless. Brilliant. Buying 2nd pair now.
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Apples and pears....
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 27/07/2009
To those saying people should just use wireless, it's no comparison in bandwidth and reliability terms. Wifi bandwidth never gets near the max theoretical limit and is useless for any media streaming requirement. These are a great alternative. BT have been supplying them with Vision for 2 years now, and continue to do so, I can't see them being banned frankly.
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Works well
Reviewed by Alan. Review Posted 30/10/2008
This came with the BT Vision box and worked well. Like someone said above there weren't many instructions and I thought it wasn't working to begin with but it was my mistake. Just about to start a trial for BT of their new 24Mb Broadband service so it'll be interesting to see if they work as well with that.
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Powerline Adapters for BT Vision
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 11/06/2008
These came with the BT Vision box as part of the package. There were no instructions other than those in the setup guide for the BTV box. These were easy enough to follow but when I had a problem they weren't too clear about what to do. It turned out they were working fine so better instructions or a manual included would have been better, especially when it came to adding a third adapter.
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Did not last long
Reviewed by Dave. Review Posted 17/07/2008
Mine were as issued with the BT Vision box. All appeared well for a while, they I disconnected everything after finding the Vision box had a continually running hard disk....not good for the bank balance. Then a few days ago, after having a 'clash' with all my recordings with Sky +, I reinstalled the Vision box and one adapter had failed, being either off or stuck in standby. Bt engineer to come out and test !! I do not think they worked properly from day one.
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Unwanted transmitting of data
Reviewed by Bob. Review Posted 10/01/2009
These devices use your household mains cables to transmit data, but that wiring then acts as an antenna and broadcasts a signal for up to 300m around your house!
This jams shortwave radio within that zone and if anyone complains, you will get a visit from OFCOM's engineers to get you to unplug them! BT Vision are having to replace these with an alternative when complaints are made and the source of the problem is found. Normal wireless technology has no such issues.
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